Fashion BID Recycling Program Lauded
The Los Angeles Fashion District Business Improvement District’s recycling efforts have been recognized by the Washington, D.C.–based International Downtown Association , which on Sept. 13 presented the Fashion District BID with a merit award in sustainable development at its annual meeting in Calgary, Canada.
Director of Operations Randall Tampa received the award on behalf of the Fashion District BID.
The Fashion District teamed up with the city of Los Angeles to launch the multifaceted program, which addresses the tons of cardboard boxes and plastic packaging discarded by the local apparel and textile industries. In addition, the program recycles green waste produced by the Los Angeles Flower Mart.
Etec LLC assisted the program by creating a customized collection service featuring two 20-ton trucks and a team of collectors that services key sections of the Fashion District six days a week.
More than 19 tons of material are currently being recycled each week.
“We are thrilled to be honored with this award,” said Kent Smith, executive director of the Los Angeles Fashion District. “We are extremely proud of our recycling program and hope that its success can help inspire other BIDs and downtowns around the country.” —Robert McAllister
